The Straits Echo (Mail Edition), 25 February 1910
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Title Section21 1910-02-25 1 THE STRUTS ECHO, MAIL EDITION. 115 Per Annum. Single Copy 40 cents Vol. 8. Penang, Friday, 25th February, 1910. No. 8.21 words
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Advertisement266 1910-02-25 1 /,//////////>///////////////////.'//''///////////////////^///////////////////////✓////////////✓///////,// zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz/zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz//zzzzzz/zzzz^zz/zzz/ZZZA CONTENTS. S $I I Leaders page. Sports page. Cruelly of Soits ...129 Lawn Tennis P. C C. Tournament Are Aeroplanes Practical 132 130, 139, 143 147 Agri-Horti ...136 Cricket: P.R C. Volunteers ...136 The King’s Speech 139 p C c V 8 c.R.C. 136 x Rubber Labour... 143266 words
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Advertisement155 1910-02-25 2 I I STRAITS ECHO MAIL EDITION. 1 W,WI,IBI MI Jj Published the day prior to the departure of each mail h fl for Europe, and contains the latest local and States 1 |1 news originally published- in the daily issues, as well as J all important news from various parts155 words
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Article1115 1910-02-25 129 Cruelty cannot be defended, but we would like to have it defined. Right, reason, and the law declare against it, but indefinite definitions of it make the anti-cruel very cruel sometimes. Likewise the inability to distinguish what is cruel from what is not, invariably makes the busybodies1,115 words
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Article379 1910-02-25 129 The following particulars of the work of the Penang Volunteer Corps during the past year may not be uninteresting to our readers The Corps began the year with 120 on ths muster roll, and during the year 53 recruits were added to the strength. Of these 26379 words
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Advertisement100 1910-02-25 129 f. 11/J abgßy jtwtic» «atluflefl everybody and juetlce alone— «mer»»», ►’nbllHhcd dally (except Sunday») AT TH! CRITERION PRESS. Ltd., No. 226 —232. Beach Street. Penang. PRICE: DAILY lAWAI ->M per annum OUTHTATIONN I’ outage Hitra. MAIL iIHTION (Eo»t Free) >l6 U OAHI.K ADDRESS Ech<’ —Penang." r«laph<M>’» N« 34$ t.B,— AU100 words
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571 1910-02-25 130 Rainfall, 1. Annual Return of Rainfall for the year 1909. wl?s n x 3xat- x 12 «8 Q I «g 5 •S-d jh 03 W a q r* 3#*3 m MM i 1 83«555i*****335 IS «8 IO hM M ,b |S2RBSIS2BS??2S JJfl Q571 words
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Article178 1910-02-25 130 To the Editor of the Straits Echo. Sir. One man is as good as another—and a great dale betther—So is a beast body. Having heard of Mr. Eltou Bell’s considerate compassion towards a dog in a bag, I am hoping that perhaps next he would turn his kindlv attention178 words
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Article235 1910-02-25 130 The preliminary enqc ry touchin the death of one Tio Ah K loi, a pirn apple planter of Permatang Tint gi, was con luded yesterday morning by Mr. Goldthoi pe, at the Nibong Tebal Police Court. (Thf particulars of the case have already appeared in the235 words
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Article96 1910-02-25 130 Lawn Tennis v ronrnaineni. Following were the results of the ties played yesterday Championship Southam beat Woodward 6 3 6—l 6 1. Single Handicap, Class A. Whitlock beat Goldie I—6 6—3; 6—l. Frank Shepard, well known through the Philippines as the “King of Mindinao,” died at Iligan,96 words
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Advertisement50 1910-02-25 130 Costs But a Trifle. While it is often impossible to prevent an accident, it is never impossible to be pre-paredr-it is not beyond any one’s purse. Buy a bottle of Chamberlain’s Pain Bdm and you are prepared for sprains, bruises and like injuries. For sale by all Dispen•shea and Dealers.50 words
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Article526 1910-02-25 131 From Our Own Correspondent.) Taiping, 16th February. The Resident returned from Ipoh on Saturday afternoon. There was a meeting of the State Council yesterday at Kuala Kangsar, to which the Resident, the S. R and the A. S. R. went down. Rr. McDowell, Principal Medical Officer, ji oq526 words
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327 1910-02-25 131 The eighty ninth report of the Court of Dirpc'ors, to be pr°sented to morrow, reads he 1 irectors have now to submit to you a General Statement of the affairs of the Bank, and Balance Sheet for the half year ending 31st December, 1909 I327 words
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Article162 1910-02-25 131 (Supplied by Reuter.) Chamberlain Takes the Oath. London, 17th February.—Mr. Joseph Chamberlain took the oith in the House of Commons painfully and with difficulty. He is extremely weak. General sympathy is felt with him. Cabinet Meeting. A Cabinet meeting of two hours yesterday is regarded as a hint(Supplied by Reuter.) - 162 words
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Article25 1910-02-25 131 (Supplied by Ueuter Confers with the Italian King. London, 17<h February—A telegram from Rime says that the King had aeonferonce with Prince Fushimi.(Supplied by Ueuter ) - 25 words
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Article50 1910-02-25 131 (Supplied by Reuter) Further Details of the Ambush. London, 17th February.— An official announcement has been issued from Paris to the effect that of the 109 men of the Senegalese Riflas and friendlies who were ambushed only 8 Senegalese and a few friendlies escaped. All the Europeans were killed.(Supplied by Reuter) - 50 words
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Article60 1910-02-25 131 (Supplied by Reuter.) Japan’s Condition. London, 17th February—Reuter’s correspondent at Peking states that Japan has informed China that she does not object to the building of the Chinshow-Aigun railway on condition that she participates in the construction, financing and supply of material, vyit h the right to appoint(Supplied by Reuter.) - 60 words
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Article32 1910-02-25 131 (Supplied by Reuter.) The “Dresden” Damaged. London, 18 h February.—The German cruisers Dresden and Koenigsberg collided off Kiel. It is stated that the Dresden's repairs will take several weeks.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 32 words
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Article60 1910-02-25 131 (Supplied by Reuter.) Stockbroker’s Clerks Working All Night. London, 18:h February —The boom in rubber shares in the Stock Exchange is attracting the speculative public. An incessant stream of new cunpanies is coming out 1 he prospectus of a new company wag issued to day. It was subscribed(Supplied by Reuter.) - 60 words
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Advertisement44 1910-02-25 131 Painful Breathing. valnakl^^ er^■ n ,8 Cough Remedy is a very bles 8 ed c ne for throat and lun' trouine re^eves and cures painful breathindirat a dan^eroual y founding cough which Dimon 68 Cou^est ed lungs. For sale by all "Asanas and Dealers.44 words
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Advertisement31 1910-02-25 131 Touches the Spot. Sick headache is caused by a disordered condition of the stomach and is quickly cured by Chamberlain’s Stomach and Liver Tablets. For sale by all Dispensaries and Dealers.31 words
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Advertisement102 1910-02-25 131 Diphtheria—How It May Be Avoided. Diphtheria is usually contracted when the child has a cold. The cold prepares the child’s system for the reception and development of the diphtheria, germs. When there are cases of diphtheria in the neighborhood children that have colds should be kept at home and off102 words
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Article1164 1910-02-25 132 It was quite to be expected that heads would be shaken over aviation accidents, and that wiseacres would arise, as they arose when steam locomotion came in, to say that the aeroplane is the toy or tool of a risky sport, but not the vehicle of a1,164 words
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Article124 1910-02-25 132 Readers of a recent special ar'icle in the Echo, particularly seafaring men. will sympathise with the writer of the following sad communication which has reached us:— “If my subscription has lapsed please continue supplying me with the Echo. I will pay up to morrow, at least if124 words
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Article138 1910-02-25 132 Penara Bukit, which is a little village half, way between Aier Etam and Balik Pulau was the scene of a robbery two nights ago It. appears that three Chinese, who are alleg. ed to be Khehs. attacked a house in the jungle opposite Mr. Lo Beng138 words
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Article384 1910-02-25 132 An Ass brays in a contemporary to this local variation of a hackneyed tune: Little indeed is known and less is cared in London of the concerns of the State of Selangor. It is not in London but on the Continent that men are found capable of calculating384 words
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Article636 1910-02-25 133 Readers of Ibe Echo may remember references to this busybody. We poked a little fun at one of bis letters ou Penang affairs once, and thereafter were bombarded with letters from him, mostly alleging corruption in nearly every department of local public life Our tamby bought a636 words
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Article148 1910-02-25 133 To lUB Editor of the Straits Echo. oir, 1 beg to report the following news A general meeting was held at the Batang radang Chinese Club House on 17-2-10 evening; the following gentlemen were appointed office-bearers for the first half ensuing year. President Looi Siew Phooi Vice148 words
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Article381 1910-02-25 133 To the Editor of the Straits Echo. Sir, In your suggestive leader yesterday you asked for a definition of cruelty. One may define it as a conception inspired by the idea of suffering in animals constituted more or less like ourselves. If the nerves of the animal exciting our381 words
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Article1160 1910-02-25 133 Report for 1910. At the beginning of the year the Club had 21 members. Nine new members joined during the year and there have been 7 resignations, making a total membership on the 31st December of 23, four of these being placed on the Absent Members1,160 words
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Article465 1910-02-25 134 Singapore Magistrate Hard to Convince. Our awk-heye spotted the in a Singapore contemporary of the lb IU Mr. Ellis, of the Chinese Protectorate, prosecuted two ColmTrf Tee and Wee Swee Kee before Mr. Colman, veTterdav on charges of recruiting Chinese for employment outside the Colony and F465 words
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Article21 1910-02-25 134 (Echo Special.) At, Singapore. Singapore. 18th February.—Sir William Taylor, Resident General, F.M.S., has arrived here from Port Swettenham.21 words
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Article34 1910-02-25 134 (Echo Special.) Lightning Appreciation. Singapore, 18th February.—Messrs. Fraser and Co.’s report states that rubber is advancing startlingly. Tbe least demand for a particular stock causes a lightning appreciation. Definite quotations are practically impossible.34 words
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Article50 1910-02-25 134 (Echo Special.) Increase in Imports and Exports. Singapore, 18th Feb.—The Colony’s trade during the last quarter shows an increase in the imports of $4,166,379 and in the exports of $1,344,430. The value of rubber exported show an increase of $1,113,773 as compared with tbe corresponding quarter in 1908.50 words
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Article19 1910-02-25 134 (Echo Special.) Singapore’s Score. Singapore, 18th February.—Shooting for the Mills Cup, Singapore made a score of 190.19 words
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Article23 1910-02-25 134 (Echo Special.) Fair Response. Singapore. 18th February.—The Agri-Horti lists have been issued, and there has been a fair response from the public.23 words
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Article23 1910-02-25 134 (Echo Special.) Sentenced for Squabbling. Singapore, 19 th February.—Three hajis were sentenced to four months imprisonment for squabbling at St. John’s Island.23 words
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Article18 1910-02-25 134 (Echo Special.) 64 in January. Singapore, 19th February.—Sixtyfour Chinese were banished for life in January.18 words
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Article26 1910-02-25 134 (Echo Special.) Successful Candidates. Singapore, 19th February.—At the Temple law examination Messrs. Wee Swee Jeow, Wee Siew Gui and R. L. Braddell were successful.26 words
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Advertisement105 1910-02-25 134 Diph huria—How Lt May Be Avoided. Diphtheria is usually contracted when the child has a cold. The cold prepares the child's f-yatem for the reception and development of the diphtheria germs. When there are cases of diphtheria in the neighb rbood children that have colds should be k pt at105 words
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Article15 1910-02-25 135 (Echo Special) January Crop. Singapore, 19th February.—The January crop of Banteng was 1,306 lbs.15 words
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Article29 1910-02-25 135 (Echo Special.) 1 New Rule from Next Month. Singapore, 19th February.—After the Ist March Money Orders may be transmitted from the Straits to the States.29 words
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Article24 1910-02-25 135 (Echo Special.) Heavy Fines for Principals. Singapore, 19th February.—Sixteen were fined $3 and two principals $l5O each in the Tringganu Street gambling case.24 words
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Article73 1910-02-25 135 (Echo Special.) Annual Meeting. Kuala Lumpur, 19th February.—Dr. Travers was Chairman at the annual meeting of the Serendah Hydraulic Tin Company Ltd. He drew attention to the considerable reduction in expenditure. Messrs. Kong Lam and Chow Thye resigned their directorships and were succeeded by Messrs. Archibald Russell an d73 words
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Article47 1910-02-25 135 (Echo Special.) January Exports. r Lumpur, 19th February. lollop ex )Or s f° r Janu &ry were as r8 k 130,961 lbs. helangor 525,814 «egn Sembilan 111,968 ms makes a total of 768,743 lbs. as int/ nS t '■’/'’,593 lbs. for the correspond“B month last year.47 words
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Article30 1910-02-25 135 (Echo Special.) Brave Sergeant Rewarded. Kuala Lumpur, 19th Feb.—Detective Sergeant Chong Seng has been awarded the King’s medal for bravery in connection with the Pudu Temple Affray.30 words
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Article16 1910-02-25 135 (Echo Special.) January Export. Kuala Lumpur, 19th Feb.—The gold export for January was 2,737 oz.16 words
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Article27 1910-02-25 135 (Echo Special.) Mr. Leong Fee’s Appointment Gazetted. Kuala Lumpur, 19th Februars.— Mr. Leong Fee has been gazetted as unofficial member of the Federal Council.27 words
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Article107 1910-02-25 135 (Supplied by Reuter Nationalists and the Government. London, 18th February.—Yesterday Mr. T. P. O’Connor conferred with the Master of Elibank, after which Mr. John Rsdmond announced that no arrangement had been reached between the Nationalists and the Government. This, added to the statement made by Mr. G. N.(Supplied by Reuter ) - 107 words
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Article50 1910-02-25 135 {Supplied by Reuter.) Foundation Laid. London. 18th February.—A telegram from St. Petersburg states that tie foundation of the first mosque was laid in the presence of Mahomedan dignitaries in all parts of Russia, including the Emir of Bokhara, who presented the site. It will accommodate 5,000 worshippers.{Supplied by Reuter.) - 50 words
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Article41 1910-02-25 135 (Supplied by Reuter.) Cruise in Spanish Waters. London. 18th February.—Admiral Sir Arthur Wilson, the First Sea Lord, has ordered the second division of the Home fleet for a cruise in Portuguese and Spanish waters. This is an innovation.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 41 words
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Article29 1910-02-25 135 (Supplied by Reuter trench Delegation Warmly Received. London, 19<h Feb—A delegation of B rench senators ami deputies have arrived at Sr. Petersburg. They were warmly received,(Supplied by Reuter ) - 29 words
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Article37 1910-02-25 135 (Supplied by Reuter.) New Directors. London, 19th February.—The new directors of the Peking Syndicate nclude Mr. Henry Torrens Anstruther, Btitisli leptesentative on the Smz Canal Council, and Mr. Inchbald, Manager of the Russo Chine Bank*(Supplied by Reuter.) - 37 words
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Article43 1910-02-25 135 (Supplied ly Reuter.) Kitchener’s Proposal. London, 19th February.—A telegram from Melbourne states that Lord Kitchener’s report is most comprehensive. He proposes an army of 80.000. half to defend the cities and ports and half to form a mobile striking force. B(Supplied ly Reuter.) - 43 words
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Article22 1910-02-25 135 (Supplied by Reuter.) Heavy Weapon Beat Full Stream. London, 19th February —Heavy Weapon beat Full Stream in the Waterloo Cup.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 22 words
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Article33 1910-02-25 135 (Supplied. by Unite,.) Convalescent. Lindon, 19th Frfbiuaty —Ring Q UKtHV ot b.,Pilei’, who recently underwent H n operation lor appendicitis, in now cenr and the bulletins have been discouli(Supplied. by Unite,.) - 33 words
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Article31 1910-02-25 135 (Supplied by Reuter.) 4S Honrs’ Notice. London ]9th February-France summoned Mulai Hafid to ratify t| lo oa agreement within 48 hours, otherwise she will proceed to coercion.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 31 words
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Article51 1910-02-25 135 Implied by Under.) Collisions with the Police. London. 19th February.-There have been severe collisions between tEh Police and the social de.rrera’s in several towns in Prussia notably at Neumunster and Frankfurt i n connection with the Franchise Bill, ’jhe Police used weapons and several were killed andImplied by Under.) - 51 words
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Obituary111 1910-02-25 135 Obituaries. (Echo Special.) -I Mr. D. J. McCarthy. Singapore, 19th February.—The death took place suddenly of Mr. D. J. McCarthy, planter at a Kelantan rubber company. He was recently in Perak. Singapore’s Oldest Tailor. Chin Moon Woo, the oldest tailor in Singapore, is dead. Obituary. (Supplied by Reuter.) Count Stolberg.111 words
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Article1082 1910-02-25 136 Our Singapore correspondent telegraphically informed us the other day that there had been a fair response in the way of subscriptions towards the cost of the Agri-Horticultural Show to be held this year at Singapore. Though we share the opinion that it was the turn of one of the1,082 words
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Article1069 1910-02-25 136 P. IL C. vs, Volunteers. Both the P. 0. C. and P. R C. gained points in the Cricket Tournament matches which began last Saturday afternoon. On the Esplanade the P. R C- won on the post, so to speak, and their victory wag mainly due to the1,069 words
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Article487 1910-02-25 137 Yesterday at Kam pong Bahru. lour prizes were shot for at Kampoug Bahru yesterday morning. The weather conditions were not in favour of good shooting, for although there was no wind the light was bad and the heat and glare very trying during the latter part of the487 words
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Article77 1910-02-25 137 Hilary Examination» 1910. General Examination of Students of the Inns of Court, held in Middle Templa Hall in December, 1909. The following Students passed in Real Property and Conveyancing Class I. 3 Students, including Wee Swoe Teow (Gray’s Inn). Class 11. 12 Students, including Wong Siew77 words
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Article242 1910-02-25 137 Farther Increase in Values of Imports and Exports. The return of the imports into and ej. ports from the Straits Sattlements for the quarter ended December 30 last, shows that there was an increase in imports of $4,166 379, equal to £486.079, as compared with the same period242 words
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Article214 1910-02-25 138 p. p. A» the time for the d» pirture of the Guides Team for Bisley draws near so dees its «hoofing improve, and if the present form im maintained —there is no reason wny it should not—and with luck they ought to make their presence felt atp. p. - 214 words
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329 1910-02-25 138 Capital $850,000. Divided into 85,000 ordinary shares of |lO each. Board of DI rectors. Loke Chow Kit Kuala Lumpur. Loke Chow Thye E. A. O. Traven L. R. Yzelman To the Ordinary General Meeting of the Shareholders held at the Registered Office of the329 words
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Article643 1910-02-25 138 We heir that Tringganu has at last entered into treaty relations with the Governmerit of this Colony, and is to be henceforth considered as having entered the group of Protected Native States Prior to tna Tringganu never permitted any relations with Siam, but maintained her own independence as a643 words
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Article38 1910-02-25 138 (Sup/lied by Reuter Asquith’s Speech. London, 19.0 February.— 1 here is a lull in speculation and eager anticipation of Mr. Asquith’s speech on Monday which, the Liberals are confident, will unite all sections of the anti-Lords.(Sup/lied by Reuter ) - 38 words
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Article80 1910-02-25 138 (Supplied by Hauler.) Kitchener’s Recommendations. London, 19tb February.—Lord Kitchener recommends the West Point (New York) Military College as a model for the Australian Military College A cadet, after completing 3 years’ training and obtaining his commission, should be sent to India or Great Britain to join a(Supplied by Hauler.) - 80 words
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Article29 1910-02-25 138 (Supplied ly Reuter.) Severe Gale. London, 20th February.—A severe gale and numerous casualties are reported in British waters. An Italian ship, Ciampa, was lost at Kinsale (Ireland).(Supplied ly Reuter.) - 29 words
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Article30 1910-02-25 138 (Supplied by Reuter.) Russian Attitude. London, 20tb Feb.—The Russian attitude with regard to the Chinchow-Aigun Railway is mainly similar to that of Japan which awaits details from China.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 30 words
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Article31 1910-02-25 138 (Supplied by Reuter.) French Ollicer Killed. London, 20ih Feb—A telegram from Tangier states that a French Officer and his men were killed by natives iu Iha Sbavia district(Supplied by Reuter.) - 31 words
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Article67 1910-02-25 138 (Supplied by Reuter.) Shot at by a Nationalist. London, 21st February.—A telegram from Cairo states that a Mussulman Nationalist shot the Egyptian premier Sir Boutros Pasha Ghaly, five times outside the Foieign Ministry. Three of the wounds arc serious, but, it is hoped, not dangerous. The(Supplied by Reuter.) - 67 words
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Article58 1910-02-25 138 (Supplied by Reuter.) Revolution Threatened. London, 21st February —A remarkable debate took place in the Reichstag arising out of the Socialist interpellation regarding the speech uf Herr Von Bethmann-Hollweg in the Diet when introducing the Franchise Bill. The Socialists made violent attacks on the premier, one threatening(Supplied by Reuter.) - 58 words
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Article212 1910-02-25 139 Cook’s Re-appear-ance. (Supplied by Reuter.) Under Another Name. London, 21st February.—After a prolonged and mysterious disappearance, Dr. Cook, of North Pole fame, has arrived at Santiago de Chile under an assumed name. [Mr. Lonsdale, Dr. Cook’s former secretary, declares that he received a letter from him dated from a place(Supplied by Reuter.) - 212 words
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Article758 1910-02-25 139 The King’s speech to the new Parliament was eagerly awaited, in the circumstances. Reuter to-day gives us, we presume, the main outlines of it, including the familiar assurance that relations with the Foreign Powers are friendly. Germany is a Foreign Power, and it is pleasant to hear,758 words
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Article63 1910-02-25 139 Lawn Tennis Tournament. Following were the results of the ties played yesterday Double Handicap, Class A. (Final): Reid and Haslam be°t Henderson and Ivens 6—2; 3-6; 6-2. Single Handicap, Class A. (Final) Croucher beat Whitlock 6—2; 6—3. In the District Court yesterday, a Malay old offender, Hasheem,63 words
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Article402 1910-02-25 139 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING. The annual general meeting of the members of the Penang Library was held at the Library yesterday afternoon, when the following gentlemen were present: The Hon. R. N. Bland (President), Dr. T. C. Avetoom and Messrs, b. L Thornton, H- Welham, Jas. T. Dobbie, E.402 words
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Article914 1910-02-25 139 Members of Committee. The Hon’ble R. N. Bland, (President) His Honour 8. L Thornton. Dr. T. C. Avetoom. G. A. Hall. R. H. Pinhorn. O. V. Thomas. H. Welham. W. A. Bicknell, (Librarian and Treasurer.) The followin'/ is tbe Treasurer’s Statement of Account for tbe year914 words
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Advertisement54 1910-02-25 139 Do You Want Relief Are you frequently hoarse P Do you have that annoying tickling in your throat Does your annoy you at night, and dq you raise mucus in the morning Do you want relief? If so, take Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy and you will be pleased. For sale by54 words
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Article386 1910-02-25 140 At ti e Rifle Rwge, yesterday afternoon, the members of tbe P- L- R. C. held a Quick Firing Practice, 7 shots in 35 seconds at 100 yards range, followed by a Snap Shooting Competition. Target; Head and Shoulders. February 21st, 1910. Quick Firing Practice. so 6 1« g386 words
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Advertisement38 1910-02-25 140 Painful Breathing. Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy is a ver 7 valu .ble medicine for throat and lung troubles, quickly relieves and cures painful breathing and a dangerously sounding cough which indicates congested lungs. For sale by Dispensaries and Dealers.38 words
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Article655 1910-02-25 141 A Popular Analogy. In order to give a simple and popular daa of the movement of the approaching 1 ome t known as Halley’s (from the name of astronomer who computed its path and identified it as the same as. other comets appearing at 75 years intervals), let655 words
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Article535 1910-02-25 141 I he Hippodrome continues to draw crowded houses each night. The present splendid programme is highly appreciated by all visitors. Among the new acts introduced are the Globe Roulante by Miss Elliot, which is a very graceful performance and much admired. Miss Isabeda Bell on The Trapeze is535 words
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Article34 1910-02-25 141 {Echo Special.) A Retrial Ordered. Singapore, 21st February.—Rodriguez of the Government Tetegraph office who was sentenced to two years’ imprisonment for criminal breach of trust, has been ordered to be retried.34 words
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Article42 1910-02-25 141 (Echo Special.) Judgment for Plaintiffs. Singapore, 21st February.—Judgment for the plaintiffs (W. L. Watkins and 11. P. Bogley) was given in the deSouza will case for £4,859.92 with interest at 8 per cent, from May 6, 1907, and costs.42 words
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Article42 1910-02-25 141 (Echo Special.) 9 Treasure to be Salved. Singapore, 21 st Feb.—Operations are being commenced to salve the treasure of the La Seyne, the French mail steamer which sank in the Rhio Straits after a collision, with the Onda.42 words
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Article17 1910-02-25 141 (Echo Special.) Miks Beaten. Singapore, 21st Feb.—Stratton beat Miles for the Singapore Golf Championship.17 words
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Article22 1910-02-25 141 (Echo Special.) t Farewell “At Home.” Kuala Lumpur, 22nd February. Sir William Taylor, the Resident-General, gives a farewell At Home to-day.22 words
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Article36 1910-02-25 141 (Echo Special.) M. January Exports. Kuala Lumpur, 22nd February.—The tin exports for January for the four States were 65,692 pikuls against <3,G11 pikuls for a corresponding period last year. The duty was §633,340 against §607,026.36 words
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Advertisement48 1910-02-25 141 Costs But a Trifle. While it is often impossible to prevent an accident, it is never impossible to be prepared it is not beyond any one’s purse. Buy a bottle of Chamberlain’s Pain Balm you are prepared for sprains, bruises like injuries. For sale by all Dispenand Dealers.48 words
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Advertisement31 1910-02-25 141 Touches the Spot. Sick headache is ciused by a disordered condition of the stomach and is quickly cured by Chamberlain’s Stomach and Liver Tablets. For sale by all Dispensaries and Dealers.31 words
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Article25 1910-02-25 142 (Echo Special.) Mr. Boden Kloss. Kuala Lumpur, 22ml February.—Mr. Boden Kloss acts for Mr. 11. C. Robinson a> Director of Museums.25 words
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Article28 1910-02-25 142 (Echo Special.) At Ran tan Panjang. Kuala Lumpur, 22nd February. A semi-official party visited Rawang today to inspect the coal deposits on Government land at Itantan Panjang.28 words
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Article30 1910-02-25 142 (Echo Special.) Large Slims Realised. Kuala Lumpur, 22nd —The Chinese amateur theatricals Jarft Sunday and Monday were most successful. It is understood that large sums were realised.30 words
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Article43 1910-02-25 142 (Echo Special.) Accused Sentenced. Kuala Lumpur, 22nd February.— Monteiro, the Seremban Court Clerk, who was charged with breach of trust of three sums amounting to $BOO, was sentenced to 6 months’ imprisonment on each charge, the sentences to run consecutively.43 words
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Article31 1910-02-25 142 (Echo Special.) To be Formed into a Company. Kuala Lumpur, 22nd February.—A local Company is being formed to take over the Utan Simpan Estate in the Rawang District.31 words
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Article54 1910-02-25 142 (Supplied by Reuter Meeting at Oxford. London, 22nd Feb.—A meeting was held at Oxford yesterday, 6.0 members cf iljh University bein' present, to promote the University of China scheme. liord William Cecil referred to the L.vourable reception of the scheme m China and urged them to help(Supplied by Reuter ) - 54 words
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Article468 1910-02-25 142 (Supplied by Reuter.) The Speech from the Throne. London, 22nd February.—Parliament opened yesterday. The King’s speech staled that relations with the foreign Powers were friendly and, referring to the union of booth Africa said that the Prince of Wales was being sent on an extended journey to(Supplied by Reuter.) - 468 words
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Article21 1910-02-25 142 (Supplied ly Reuter.) Many Flotations. London, 21st February —New rubber companies are long formed daily. Five prospectuses were issued to-day.(Supplied ly Reuter.) - 21 words
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Article36 1910-02-25 142 (Supplied by Reuter.) Strenuous Times. London, 22nd February.—The tram strikers in Philadelphia have wrecked 297 cars, and burned many. They have also attacked the company’s officials. Three thousand extra police have been sworn in.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 36 words
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Article44 1910-02-25 142 (Supplied by Reuter Assailant’s Explanation. London, 21st February.—The assailant of the Egyptian Premier declared that he desired to avenge the various Government acts which the Nationalists attributed to the Premier. Later— The Egyptian premier, Sir Bontros Pashabhaly, is dead.(Supplied by Reuter ) - 44 words
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Article240 1910-02-25 142 (Supplied by Reuter.) National Gallery Damaged. London. 21st Feb —Yesterday was the fourth day of the gale in Great Britain which developed into a hurricane and still continues. The damage in London was the greatest for many years. Houses were unroofed, shop fronts blown in, and havoc(Supplied by Reuter.) - 240 words
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Advertisement103 1910-02-25 142 Diphtheria—How It May Be Avoided. Diphtheria is usually contracted when the child has a cold. The cold prepares the child’s system for the reception and development of the diphtheria germs. When there are cases of diphtheria in the neighborhood children that have colds should be kept at home and off103 words
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Article1221 1910-02-25 143 The Malay Mail thinks th st the trouble ahead for rubber planters and shareholders alike is scarcity of labour. The Straits Times thinks the coming trouble is bankruptcy, due to over-capi-talization. Our Singapore contemporary says, the future of cultivated rubber is most certainly assured, for it. can beat1,221 words
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Article23 1910-02-25 143 A ride has b?en arranged for Sunday morning; jneet on the Parade Ground at 7 o’clock and finish at Uulenhorst23 words
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Article29 1910-02-25 143 Lawn Tennis Tournament. Following was the result of the tie playtd yrsterd iy Single Handicap, Class B. (Final) Dm ward beat Oxenh im 8-6; 4-6; 6-2.29 words
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Article577 1910-02-25 143 An Impatient Medico. The other day, says the Park Buntar corre.-poudent of the Perak Pioneer, our Magistiate R»ji Chilian was engaged iu hearing a case in which Dr D ill stood charged with voluntarily causing hurt to two P. W. I) coolies named Ayasamy and577 words
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Article673 1910-02-25 144 Defendants Liable to Present frusta***. On 21-it in»» Ih >r«phf!rl to the Echo, Mr. Jus* c<-»mb j inilh gnve j »d■>ni u n' nt Sum ap ne hi Hu-ac'i hi b < ugh’ by Mesvi*. W. L WatkniM and B- P Bagky. I/ah iijntppM of thePh’673 words
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Article67 1910-02-25 144 To iue Editor of the .Shiahs Echo. Sir,—Y< ur monkey h’o v was received with much inters here Tnere was a e-se vuu ought to mention, «heie »u < mcer prosecuted a man for cruelly for tying up the claws of hve crabs, so they could not pinch! All67 words
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Article116 1910-02-25 144 •jo the Editor of the straits Echo. It is most tiresome with this new coinage that is being circulated, ewing to the easy facilities of imitation and weights of the metal. There is no end of bad Coin on tho market and it is hard to tell116 words
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Article302 1910-02-25 144 Figures for January. Following is the comparative statement of cultivated rubber exported during the years 1910 and 1909 2 a. 2 ■”2 S 3-: t 3 Og <S e 3 I—j rr: ,J 0 o m c 9 cu g-.a 5 W M M lbs. lbs. lbs.302 words
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Article639 1910-02-25 144 .—S. T. Bv ’he Palma, oa 20 h Februi-y, le following Penang shipments were made For Yokohama —H* e Bee 1 Case Jinricksha. Hoods; Sin Ghee '1 bye 4 Cases J )n ricksha HoodsFor Marseille* opt Barcelona/Valencia e!c via Singaporp.-—Paterson, S.mon« fa Co., T/d. I'ls 811 04 Copra;.—S. T. - 639 words
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Article60 1910-02-25 145 (Echo Special,) Fetches *350,000. Singapore, 23rd February.—A Chinese rubber estate at Seletar, 12 miles from Singapore, with 898 acres planted up, has been purchased by a London syndicate for $350,000. 450 acres are interplanted with pineapples. The total number of trees is 235,000 from 8 to 4260 words
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Article17 1910-02-25 145 (Echo Special,) At Singapore. Singapore, 23rd February.—ln consequence of rinderpest in Singapore cattle export is prohibited.17 words
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Article31 1910-02-25 145 (Echo Special.) Going Home. Singapore, 23rd February.—The Hon. John Turner, accompanied by Mrs. Turner, have returned from Java. They are going home on Friday and will settle in Scotland,31 words
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Article28 1910-02-25 145 (Echo Special.) Mr. Mackray Appointed Asst. Adviser. Singapore, 23rd February.—Mr. W. N. Mackray, A. D. O. Tanjong Malim, succeeds Mr. H. W. Thomson as Assistant Adviser, Kelantan.28 words
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Article16 1910-02-25 145 (Echo Special.) By Sir R. Laidlaw. Singapore, 23rd February.—Sir R. Laidlaw intends revisiting Malaya.16 words
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Article56 1910-02-25 145 (Echo Special.) 1 Informers Sue Police. Singapore, 23rd February.—Tanjee Kuang and Ah Moey are suing Mr. Gardiner, the Superintendent of Police, to recover §3,000 alleged to be due for informing in the Schwartz case in which the defendant was fined §6,000. The defence declares that the56 words
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Article61 1910-02-25 145 (Echo Special.) Departure far Singapore. Wn a Lumpur, 23rd February.—Sir uliam Taylor’s farewell “At Home was well attended. Sir William left uala Lumpur to-day and motored to °rt Swettenham, whence he proceeds He goes home by the Among his fellow passengers 1 be Mr. E. L. Brockman,61 words
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Article29 1910-02-25 145 (Echo Special.) Rumoured Legal Action. Singapore, 23rd Feb.—Mr. Wilson, who was recently in Hospital in Penang, intends suing Messrs. Godfrey Phillips for §145, salary and commission.29 words
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Article20 1910-02-25 145 (Echo Special.) Postponed. Singapore, 23rd Feb.—The Wee Ibeam Tew case has been postponed to March 3.20 words
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Article25 1910-02-25 145 (Echo Special.) 9» 6d. Kuala Lumpur, 23rd Feb.—Harper Co.’s London agents wire that the average price of plantation rubber No. 1 is 9s. 6d.25 words
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Article76 1910-02-25 145 (Echo Special.) At Kuala Lumpur. Kuala Lumpur, 23rd February.—Sir R. Paget, k.c.m.g., and Lady Paget arrived here last night. They proceed to Singapore to-day. I Sir R. Paget and Lady Paget left Marseilles in the P. O. steamer Moldavia on the 21st January. They were passengers to76 words
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Article47 1910-02-25 145 (Supplied by Reuter.) A Conference Between Ministers. Loudon, 23rd February —Burou von Aehrenthal, the Austrian Foreign Minister, has arrived at Berlin from Vienna. He had an hour’s conference with Herr vm mann-Hollweg, the German Imperial Chancellor. Afterwards they both dined with their German Maje-dies.(Supplied by Reuter.) - 47 words
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Article28 1910-02-25 145 (Supplied by Renter.) Boom in Oil Shares. London, 23rd February—A Government order for oil-fuel for the Navy has caused a boom in oil shares.(Supplied by Renter.) - 28 words
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Article51 1910-02-25 145 (Supplied by Reuter.) Buried with Great Honours. London, 23 d February—Boutros Pash i Gbaly, the E.-yptim Premier who met his eath at the hands of an assassin, was buried with greit honours. The a«9apsn denies that he bad accomplices, consequently most of the men arrested have been(Supplied by Reuter.) - 51 words
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Article531 1910-02-25 145 I Supplied by Reuter Asquith on the Veto. London, 23-d Feb—Speaking m the House of Commons. Mr. II II A qui’h, Premier, declared that the anti veto i“Bidutiou will be discussed iefoie Eister and before the Budget passed from the control of the House Both will beI Supplied by Reuter ) - 531 words
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Article387 1910-02-25 146 The accounts of the Penang Library which we published the other day have been the subject of mess-table comment since then. There are people who think they do not show the best possible management. Only three-sevenths or the total expenditure ($2,099.09 out of 14,980) was spent on books387 words
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Article334 1910-02-25 146 The mail papers this morning speak of the rubber boom. Router has a telegram about an exciting carry-over, which means deferred settlements for a consideration. Evidently the gamble at flume has reached South Sea Bubble feverishness. As a sample ol what investors will jump at, Lok Kawi Rubber Ltd.334 words
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Article363 1910-02-25 146 When poets praise the joys of wine, do they refer to the taste or the effects It can hardly be the taste, because it is an acquired taste. The novice gets no pleasure from it, whereas the fuddled stage of what we may call the amateur drunkard is363 words
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Article256 1910-02-25 146 Our ignorance of politics, Party politics, marches well with our indifference thereto. We really do not know what is going to happen during the next few months, and we are not wildly anxious either. We feel sure that no serious hurt is threatening our beloved country, so we sleep256 words
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Article212 1910-02-25 146 Elections come ami go, scandals continue, sport (especially lawn tennis) occupies our evenings and our minds, but Bridge goes on for ever, as (possibly, business apart) the leading obsession of Penang society, Even if this be an exaggeration, it is certain that Bridge means much to us. We confidently212 words
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Article45 1910-02-25 147 Lawn Penn is Tournament. Following were the results of the ties olrtved yesterday H Mixed Dtubles Final: Mrs. Dunn and jjpjd beat Mrs. Oecbsla and Eichenberg 6 Pairs, Final: Haslam aid fl ell bronn°r beat Jamieson and Crouci er 6-1; 3-6; 6—445 words
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Article478 1910-02-25 147 Last week, it mentioned in these columns that a Chinese prisoner who was awaiting trial and who was confined in the Central Police Station lock-up, hanged himself Yesterday afternoon, the Coroner, Mr. Brown, held an inquest touching the death o f the* man and brought in a verdict of478 words
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Article655 1910-02-25 147 {brom Our Own Correspondent-) Taiping, 22ud February The S cretary to Resident, Mr. R. J. ’Ailkinsoi), left for Kuala Lumpur enroute to Seremban where he wiil act as British Resident, by the mail train on Sunday. There was a goodly gathering of < fficials at the sta'K'n to655 words
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Article91 1910-02-25 147 (Echo Special.) SSSO Fine. Singapore, 23rd February.—ln the Kelantan recruiting case, in which two Chinese were charged with unlicensed recruiting and in which the defence was that Kelantan was intended to become a part of the F. M. S., Lim Cheng Ti was acquitted and Ng Siew91 words
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Article41 1910-02-25 147 (Echo Special.) Griffins Arrive, Singapore, 23rd Feb.—The grains for the approaching meeting have arrived. Twelve horses for the Maiden Plate which were imported privately will arrive on Friday. The course wiil be open to training on the sth March.41 words
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Article64 1910-02-25 147 (Echo Special.) s Sir John French Dissatisfied. Singapore, 24th February.— The London correspondent of the Straits Times wires that it is reported in official circles that General Sir John French is extremely dissatisfied with the defences in the Straits and British possessions in China and Ceylon. It is64 words
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Article76 1910-02-25 147 (Echo Special.) Ward Replies. Singapore, 24th February.—Replying to the Straits Times leader of the 3rd inst, Mr. Ward of the Duff Develop, went Company says that it was understood that the report of Kuala Pahi Estate was private and not for purposes of flotation, otherwise it would have76 words
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Article51 1910-02-25 147 (Eho Special.) Transfer of the Flag. Singapore, 24th February.—H. M. 8. Monmouth is due here on Friday, (tomorrow), 11. M. S. Minotaur on tlie.24th March, and IL M. S. King Alfred on the 26tb March. The two latter will stay here a fortnight for the transfer of51 words
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Article116 1910-02-25 148 (Echo Special.) Shafting and Tunnelling Commenced Kuala Lumpur, 24th Feb.—The semiofficial party which visited Rawang on Tuesday inspected the coal mine six miles from Rawang and three miles walk into the jungle. Shafting and tunnelling have already commenced. J he party descended 10ft. down the shaft, proceeded through116 words
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Article44 1910-02-25 148 {Echo Special) Presentation, to the Secretary. Kuala Lumpur, 24th February.—At the Lake Club dance last night Sir A. F. G. Law presented Mr. H. Vanb with a'canteen from the members in recognition of his services as Honorary Secretary for 5 years. eee—44 words
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Article202 1910-02-25 148 (Siipi lied by Reuter) Chinese Force at Lliassa. London, 23rd Fobrtriry. —Router's cones pondent at Calcutta learns that a Chinese force, whose strength ia unknown, entered Lhaiua from the EaH. The Dilai Lama left for India with n ine Mo i Hqs and is fiprctod at Kalimponr(Siipi lied by Reuter) - 202 words
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Article26 1910-02-25 148 (Sup.'lied i More Feverish. L.a ’on, 24 h Febru-ny—Th? runner lx, m is more feve.Nsh than ever. cover saw a sene of indetcribab.e confusion.(Sup.'lied ' ■! - 26 words
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Article680 1910-02-25 148 (Supplied by Reuter.) Less Acute. London, 23rd February.—ln the lobbies the political ««tuition is regarded aa being less acute as the result of a conciliatory speech by the Labour leauei, Mr. G. B«rnes. ,It is thought that a possible work in/ Arrangement between the Government. Labourite* and(Supplied by Reuter.) - 680 words
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Article119 1910-02-25 148 Penang, 24th February. (By courtesy of the Chartered Bank.) London, Demand Bank 2/4} 4 months’ sight Bank 2/4} 3 Credit 2/4|£ 3 Documentary.. 2/4| Calcutta, Demand Bank Rs. 174} 3 days’ sight Private 176 Bombay, Demand Bank 174} Moulmein, Demand Bank 173} 3 days’sight Private 176 Madras. Demand Bank119 words
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Article88 1910-02-25 148 Gold Leaf $61.84 er (W.Coast 31b5.5 oz.) no slock tylb--buyers vir j i. 16— buyers Ci “> .75— sellers M 83.— sellers I'k-I- 7(1. wlgfi S Ilos 10 sellers f No. 1 6.8 J sales Sugar < 2 no stock V Basket 505 sales T 'jie' n Flour 1.7088 words
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Advertisement1198 1910-02-25 149 Advertisements. ch Two Escapes of a Charming Performer. -'32- One a Slagc iKiden the Other a real danger in private life. Rice» 't ’’’2.45 per hag. Her doctor’s recognition ol the value, in severe Nervous Breakdown, ';<<>. 2 235 of Dr. Williams’ Pink Pills for Pale People. Kerosene Oil.— Devoe’s1,198 words
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